Hey there!
Some good observations. I did do some measuring when I was deciding on the cross member location and it looks like the flange and U joint should clear the tube. This may be yet another reason to go with the 1310 series driveshaft stuff. If I think it is too tight I am willing to inset the top of the tube a bit.
As for the angle, both the engine/trans combo and the differential are sitting at 3 degrees in relation to the chassis currently. That is also why I am holding off welding the diff brackets until I have the urethane mount kit in and tightened down, might need to adjust it a bit.
Looking at the picture I posted I can see why you asked
, the diff case looks to be sitting at way more of an angle.
I just walked out to the shop and double checked both angles again, just in case.
I guess this is what my wife jokingly refers to as an "opticians illusion" , it is most likely due to the angle of the shot and the fact I take my pictures out there whith a little old Sony pocket camera. I use it because I wouldn't feel so bad if it accidentally gets dropped or chrushed or something.
Cheers,
Hudson
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